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Renowned Indian chef Vikas Khanna won big at the 2024 Michelin Guide ceremony as his New York-based restaurant, Bungalow, was awarded the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award.
The recognition celebrates culinary excellence and exceptional dining experiences at reasonable prices.
Sharing his excitement and gratitude, Chef Vikas posted a picture on Instagram of him holding the Indian tricolor and wrote: “260 days of Bungalow & today we received the Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award.
“While I’ve previously received the Michelin Star 8 times, today felt different. I felt that it was for some higher purpose, it was like a tribute, it was like a promise to my land and to my people. To my sister. ❤️
“This is just the beginning. We will work harder & harder everyday to give our guests an experience that will be a testament to Indian hospitality.
Since starting operations on March 23, 2024, Bungalow has received praises from critics and customers.
“Within a matter of a few hours Bungalow received 2 incredible global recognitions. 1. Top 14 New Restaurants by The New York Times. 2. Michelin 2024 Bib Gourmand Award,” Chef Vikas wrote in another Instagram post.
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“Just 5 years ago, my life was my sister’s healing process + Feed India + Fighting for my freedom.
“I’d left hope of ever opening another Indian Restaurant. From NYU to Cornell to Columbia hospitals. That was my life.
If it was not about a promise to my Radha, I wouldn’t have started on this journey.
“Bungalow was born out of promises + heartbreaks + devotion to serve Indian culture & cuisine to the World.
“Khanna + Rizvi + Bhatt became ONE for this dream.
“Thank you Universe for giving us this historic moment. ❤️” he said.
(Photo courtesy: www.instagram.com/vikaskhannagroup)
